With Tony Romo likely out the season, according to various media reports Tuesday morning, Orton could get the call for Dallas' home clash with Philadelphia. The winner is NFC East champs and gets a ticket to the playoffs.

"He played the quarterback position the way it's supposed to be played," Dallas coach Jason Garrett told ESPN.com. "He's very prepared. He's an experienced guy. He throws the football very well. He's smart, he's tough, he's accurate. He understands what you're trying to do on offense. He understands defenses. He knows where the ball needs to go. He has a poise and a calmness and a composure about him of a veteran player."

Orton has won 35 of his 69 career starts, after Chicago made him a fourth-round pick in 2005. But it's been since the end of the 2011 season, with Kansas City, that he has started a game.

Following that 7-3 win over Denver, he signed a free agent contract with the Cowboys, of three years, $10.5-million. It made him one of the best backups in the league.

Tampa Bay (4-11, 23-13 loss at St. Louis; play at New Orleans at 4:25 p.m. Sunday)

No.

Pos.

Player

Role

Game Statistics

#86

TE

Kyle Adams

Reserve

None

Washington Redskins (3-12, 24-23 loss to Dallas; play at New York Giants at 1 p.m. Sunday)

No.

Pos.

Player

Role

Game Statistics

#91

LB

Ryan Kerrigan

Starter

Five tackles, 1 sack, 1 TFL, 1 QH

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